Always for Pleasure (1978)
Synopsis
A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
Release Date: 1978-05-02
Runtime: 58 minutes
Director: Les Blank
Top Cast
- Kid Thomas Valentine as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
- Allen Toussaint as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
- Blue Lu Barker as Self - Jazz Singer
- Irma Thomas as Self - R&B Singer
- Professor Longhair as Self
- Aaron Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
- Art Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
- Charles Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
- Cyril Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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